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The Doonbeg Windfall: What the Irish Open Means for West Clare Tourism

When the Amgen Irish Open arrives in Doonbeg this September, it brings one of the most reliable patterns in Irish sports tourism: a single week of elite golf translating into a sustained boost for accommodation, hospitality and tourism businesses across County Clare. With 75,000 fans expected and accommodation already fully booked, West Clare is positioned for a potentially larger windfall than Lahinch's 2019 hosting.

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48 Hours in Kinsale: Cobbled Streets, 400 Years of History and Some of the Best Food in Cork

Cobbled streets, a harbour that has witnessed four centuries of history, craft beer brewed down the road and a food scene that draws visitors from across Ireland and beyond. Here is exactly how to spend 48 hours in one of Cork's most distinctive towns.

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Fáilte Ireland's New Three-Year Plan: 7% Growth, 250,000 Jobs, and a Push Into the Regions

Fáilte Ireland's Corporate Strategy 2026–2029 targets 7% annual domestic tourism revenue growth, 250,000 new jobs, and a push into the regions and shoulder seasons — with 46,000 tourism SMEs asked to become more competitive and digitally capable.

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Belfast Hosted the Fleadh for the First Time — and the City Hasn't Seen Anything Like It

For eight days in August, Belfast city centre was given over entirely to music, dance and competition. More than 900,000 visitors, 5,000 competitors from 22 countries and an economic impact now estimated at up to £100 million.

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48 Hours in Kilkenny: the perfect medieval weekend

Cobbled streets, a Norman castle, craft beer that would make a Belgian weep and some of the best food in Ireland. Here's exactly how to spend 48 hours in Ireland's most perfectly formed city.

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Ireland's Top 10 Coastal Walks — Ranked by Difficulty and Reward

From the thundering cliffs of Donegal to the gentle curve of a Wicklow headland, we rank Ireland's ten finest coastal walks — from easiest to most challenging.

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From a brand new Michelin star in an Orient Express railway carriage to the best fish and chips on the bay — Galway's food scene has never been better.

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Newgrange, the Rock of Cashel and the Hill of Tara: Ireland's Ancient Triumvirate Explained

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